News for and about cruising sailors, their regional clubs and club directory, the 100-day SpinSheet Century Club challenge, and favorite sailing destinations on the Chesapeake Bay.


Flying and dousing a chute in heavy air does not have to be scary. Here’s a story and some strategies to try yourself.
Seven tips from veteran passage-makers on preparing for a world circumnavigation. ~by Jessica Rice Johnson
Every day is a good day on a multihull, so here’s a little sample of a day in the life.
A 47-foot sailboat has 450 square feet of living space, making it much like a tiny house. ~by Tracy Leonard
SpinSheet Century Club members Charlie and Cathy Simon complete the Northwest Passage on their 58-foot Taswell Celebrate.
The Gucci boat was low, graceful, sturdy, shapely, sparkling with fresh paint and brightwork. The perfect boat for us, but to everything there is a season.
Free apps for long-distance cruisers who need access to reliable health resources for remote or under-developed travel areas. ~by DAN Boater/ danboater.org
When Labor Day arrives, we Chesapeake sailors are just getting started. Some of the best conditions of the year unfold from now through Halloween.
 If you’re new to cruising multihulls and want to check them out at a boat show, here are five questions to ask, followed by some other considerations.

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